Guitar chord Breaking the Habit

Breaking the Habit addresses personal issues and internal struggles. Mike Shinoda wrote the song inspired by a close friend who was dealing with such difficulties. Initially, vocalist Chester Bennington was uncomfortable singing it due to its personal content and similarities to his own struggles, but eventually, the song became a significant part of the bands repertoire, resonating with many fans.

Key:  Em
Introduction:
Em
  
C
  
Bm
  
Em
  
C
  
Bm
  
     
Em
 
Memories consume
Like opening the wound

C
 
I don't want to be the one
    
C
 
The battles always choose
    
C
 
Cuz inside I realize
     
C
 
That I'm the one confused

Em
                        
C
 
I don't know what's worth fighting for
   
Bm
 
Or why I have to scream
Em
                             
C
 
I don't know why I instigate
   
Bm
 
And say what I don't mean
Em
                         
C
 
I don't know how I got this way
  
Bm
 
I know it's not alright
       
C
            
D
 
So I'm breaking the habit
    
C
            
D
       
Em
 
I'm breaking the habit tonight

     
Em
 
Clutching my cure
I tightly lock the door

C
               
Am
 
I don't want to be the one
    
C
 
The battles always choose
    
C
        
Am
 
Cuz inside I realize
     
C
 
That I'm the one confused

   
Em
                      
C
 
I don't know what's worth fighting for
   
Bm
 
Or why I have to scream
Em
                           
C
 
I don't know why I instigate
    
Bm
 
And say what I don't mean
  
Em
               
C
 
I don't know how I got this way
     
Bm
 
I'll never be alright
    
C
                
D
 
So, I'm breaking the habit
    
C
            
D
      
Em
 
I'm breaking the habit tonight

 
Em
                       
D9/F#
    
I'll paint it on the walls
G
                  
Am
 
Cuz I'm the one at fault
Em
                
D9/F#
    
I'll never fight again
G
                  
Am
 
And this is how it ends

   
Em
                      
C
 
I don't know what's worth fighting for
   
Bm
 
Or why I have to scream
    
Em
              
C
 
But now I have some clarity
   
Bm
 
to show you what I mean
  
Em
               
C
 
I don't know how I got this way
     
Bm
 
I'll never be alright
        
C
            
D
 
So, I'm breaking the habit
    
C
            
D
 
I'm breaking the habit
    
C
            
D
       
Em
 
I'm breaking the habit tonight